Civil Design Manager in City

Turner Lovell; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Civils & Geotechnical Design Manager for a major energy infrastructure program in Cardiff. The role involves managing design delivery and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. This contract position offers a competitive rate of 450 per day, outside IR35, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience managing multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and design risk management.
• Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civils and geotechnical design scope from concept to handover.
• Collaborate with clients and site teams for design solutions.
• Support construction delivery through design reviews.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of governance

Innovation

Education

Chartered in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Turner Lovell are recruiting for a Civils & Geotechnical Design Manager to join a major UK energy infrastructure programme delivering new substations and transmission assets. Our client is an international engineering and construction organisation working on one of the UK's largest grid upgrade projects, connecting cleaner and greener energy to millions of homes.

• Start date: ASAP
• Contract: 3-6 months, with possible extension
• Rate: 450 per day, outside IR35
• Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
• Key words: Civils Design, Geotechnical Design, Substations, Energy Infrastructure, Great Grid Upgrade

Responsibilities

• Lead the civils and geotechnical design scope from concept through to handover.
• Manage design requirements, risk, change, and compliance.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and site teams to deliver robust and buildable design solutions.
• Support construction delivery through design reviews, responding to technical queries, and ensuring assurance and commissioning requirements are met.
• Promote sustainability, digital tools, and modern construction methods to optimise project outcomes.

Requirements

• Chartered (desired) in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience managing multidisciplinary design delivery in civils, geotechnical, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and design risk management.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

If you are interested in joining a landmark UK energy programme and available to start in the coming weeks, please apply or contact Maddie Jacob at (url removed) / (phone number removed) for further information.